Club Atlético Rentistas, known simply as Rentistas is a Uruguayan professional football club based in Cerrito de la Victoria, Montevideo. Founded in 1933, the club competes in the Uruguayan Segunda División.
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| Full name | Club Atlético Rentistas | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Bichos Colorados Bicheros Rojos El Renta | |||
| Founded | March 26, 1933 | |||
| Ground | Estadio Complejo Rentistas | |||
| Capacity | 6,500 | |||
| Chairman | Alvaro Astray | |||
| Coach | Rodolfo Neme | |||
| League | Segunda División | |||
| 2022 | Primera División, 15th of 16 (relegated by average) | |||
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History
editIn 1971, Rentistas was the first team of the neighbourhood (barrio) Cerrito de la Victoria that achieved promotion to the Uruguayan first division. They remained there until 1980. Rentistas returned to the first division on three other occasions (1989–92, 1997–01, 2004–07).
In 1998 Rentistas inaugurated their new stadium, Complejo Rentistas. The club finished second in the Clausura and qualified for the CONMEBOL Cup 1999.
Controversies
editRentistas is known for their involvement in third-party ownership.[1] The transfer fee of Hulk was channeled through the club.[2]
Rivalries
editThe neighbourhood has two sports clubs, who share a large rivalry; the Clásico del Cerrito is contested with CS Cerrito.[3]
Current squad
edit- As of 15 August 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
editNote: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Managers
editGeordy Sequeiros
Julio César Balerio (18 September 2006 – 1 June 2007), (28 July 2011 – 7 November 2011)
Titles
edit- Primera División Apertura phase:
- 2020 Apertura
- 1971, 1988, 1996, 2011
- 1966
References
edit- ^ http://www.football-observatory.com/IMG/pdf/report_agents_2012-2.pdf Archived 19 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine [bare URL PDF]
- ^ Edwards, Daniel (17 May 2011). "The story of Porto's incredible Hulk exposes the shadowy business of 'off-shore transfers' ahead of the Europa League final". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 21 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ "Clásicos del fútbol uruguayo - Deportes" (in Spanish). 18 April 2011. Archived from the original on 8 October 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2018.